Mangalore-Udupi Tour Packages

Find the hidden beauty of Mangalore in the winding roads and trails. Visit the popular Sri Krishna Math in Udupi and marvel at its majestic nature. Both cities offer you a breathtaking view of changing scenes, nature, trails to explore and various temples to marvel at. Our perfectly planned Mangalore-Udupi tour packages include some of the well-known tourist attractions that you would love to visit and capture in your gadgets.

What’s All the Fuss about Mangalore Udupi?

Located at a distance of an hour, Mangalore and Udupi both are beautiful getaways along the coastal plain of Karnataka. Mangalore happens to be the chief port city of its state as well as its cradle of education with at least 16 leading engineering institutions and multiple others in different fields like medical and business. Thanks to the strategic location of its port that has served the Malabar coastline since the ancient times, Mangalore has witnessed several great powers rise and fall on its dust. Among many, the Vijaynagar Empire, the Keladi Nayaks and then the Portuguese are the prominent ones. Mangalore was a point of dispute between the British and the Mysore under Tipu Sultan before it fell to the former. Because of such a varying past, Mangalore has a very interesting cityscape to explore, and same goes with Udupi. The Mangalore Udupi trip will take you to a unique vacation in Karnataka, away from the usual routes.

What’s Special about Tour in Mangalore Udupi?

Mangalore is rightfully called the Gateway of Karnataka. Lying between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, it is one of the most important port cities of the western coast of India. Most of Mangalore Udupi tour package itinerary comprises of temples and shrines. Because of extensive Portuguese and British rule, the city has many mention-worthy Christian structures as well. Mangaladevi Temple is the most important attraction, after whom the city is named. The shrine is dedicated to the Mother Goddess of Cosmos, Shakti, also the consort of Shiva. Kajri Manjunatheswara and Shree Kalikamba Vinayaka Temple are two other Hindu shrines to see. Among Christian places of spiritual importance, St Aloysius Chapel on the Lighthouse Hill and Rosario Cathedral – the first Roman Catholic Church in the Kannada region – are two important ones. Mangalore has many beaches to explore as well. Panambur Beach is famous for jet-ski rides, boating and dolphin viewing, while Thannirbhavi Beach is a serene location with beautiful sunsets. Udupi, on the other hand, is largely a pilgrimage city, with the massive 13th century Sri Krishna Temple and the famous 8th-century Anantheswara Temple dedicated to Shiva. St Mary’s Island on a ferry trip is a very pristine location to visit.

Spend Time at the temples in Mangalore Udupi

The most important temple of the city is the Mangaladevi Temple, after which it is named. Believed to be built during the 9th century by Kundavarman of Alupa dynasty, the central shrine houses the Hindu Mother Goddess Shakti in the form of Mangaladevi. Legend says that the original temple was built here by Lord Parashurama, one of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu and later completed by the Alupa King. The other temple here, Kadri Manjunatha, is also associated with Lord Parashurama. The legend goes that Lord Shiva himself showed up as Manjunatheswara here upon Parshurama’s penance and stayed here for the betterment of Kadri. Rosario Cathedral has a special place in the Christian community, being the first and oldest church in Karnataka. A shrine kept by the Italian Jesuits, St Aloysius Chapel has played an important role in the welfare of Mangalore’s Catholic society since 1880. In Udupi, the Sri Krishna Matha Temple is one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in Karnataka. Built by Vaishnavite saint Sri Madhwacharya in the 13th century, this temple and its adjacent Anantheswara Temple are visited by thousands every year from around the world. All these shrines make up the main attractions of Mangalore Udupi trip.

Best Time to Visit Mangalore Udupi for Tour

The winter months are more favorable for a visit to Mangalore Udupi than the summer season. During winter, the temperature stays at a comfortable 17°C-34°C from October to February. This is the best time to go. From summer, the heat starts rising and reaches more than 40°C in peak summer. The Mangalore Udupi tour package will help you explore the beauty of the two cities. Our agent will help you in choosing the best package during the most appropriate weather conditions so that the climate does not become a buzzkill during your vacation. Both cities are marked by their own beauty and offer you a way to unwind. Forget about stress when you are in Mangalore and find a way to get close to nature. Find the pious city of Udupi and enjoy a visit to the temples.